# N522R: 1935 Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-tiger-moth-dh-82a) (registry code 2801002, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Dehav ENG GIPSY MAJOR](https://openairdocs.org/engine/dehav-eng-gipsy-major) (registry code 20004)
- Serial number: T-7602
- Year built: 1935
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: June 19, 2007
- Certificate issued: November 25, 2022
- Expires: November 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A691D3
- Registered owner: [Welch Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELCH%20ROBERT%20E)
- Location: [Estero, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Estero)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 26.4357° N, 81.6973° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33928, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=522R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N522R

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Dehav ENG GIPSY MAJOR)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX73DUQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUQ04-201636), Jul 29, 1973: Dehavilland DH82A (N522R), Santa Susan, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20080831849579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080831849579I), Aug 31, 2008: Dehav DH82A (N522R), Warehouse Poin, CT, Minor damage. (-23) According to the pilot the aircraft lost power on departure from runway 10 Skylark airport, Warehouse pt. CT. And settled into the trees about half a…
- [Accident 19730729023499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730729023499A), Jul 29, 1973: Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN (N522R), Santa Susan, CA, Substantial damage. Rudder bar arm wedged in fuselage slot,restricted movement

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-tiger-moth-dh-82a/aircraft.md
- The Dehav ENG GIPSY MAJOR engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/dehav-eng-gipsy-major.md

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